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Scientists develop new approach to study how genetic variants affect gene expression
Yeast cells expressing proteins -- part of a UCLA study that looked at strains of a yeast…
UCLA life scientists, colleagues differentiate microbial good and evil
To safely use bacteria in agriculture to help fertilize crops, it is vital to understand the difference between harmful and…
Stimulating brain cells stops binge drinking, animal study finds
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have found a way to change alcohol drinking behavior in rodents, using the emerging…
People in poor neighborhoods are twice as likely to have gambling problems, study finds
The poorer the neighborhood, the higher the risk for problem gambling, according to a study from the University at Buffalo…
New Cell Mechanism Discovery Key to Stopping Breast Cancer Metastasis
Researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah discovered a cellular mechanism that drives the spread of…
Studies of a skin color gene across global populations reveal shared origins
All instances of a gene mutation that contributes to light skin color in Europeans came from the same chromosome of…
What Does Compassion Sound Like?
“Good to see you. I’m sorry. It sounds like you’ve had a tough, tough, week.” Spoken by a doctor to…
Study identifies potential new strategy to improve odds of corneal transplant acceptance
Dr. Jerry Niederkorn, Professor of Ophthalmology and Microbiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.(Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center) …